Suspect suspected of swallowing drugs to get her into jail: Selkirk RCMP – Winnipeg

Selkirk RCMP say they suspect a man who was arrested for a breaking and entering ingested drugs for the purpose of smuggling them into prison.

Around 4 a.m. Monday, police became aware of a break-in in progress at a business on Main Street.

Witnesses told police the suspect was breaking windows and trying to open a door.

According to police, the suspect was unable to enter the property and fled.

After the suspect was seen walking further down Main Street, police arrested him without incident. It turned out that he had an outstanding Canada-wide parole warrant.

Additionally, police say while in custody they discovered he had swallowed drugs in an attempt to smuggle her into jail – he had passed a balloon filled with what is believed to be heroin and methamphetamine. He was taken to hospital for his safety.

The suspect, a 23-year-old man from Thunder Bay, has been charged and remains in custody.

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